DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY

Technology Minor | Teacher Certification | Trade & Industry Certification | Construction | Design & Development | Electronics | Industrial Management

PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Thomas D. Higgins

FACULTY: Higgins, Moore, Muns

Technology Program

The mission of the Technology Program is to provide an educational program designed to assist students in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and experiences through which they may prepare themselves for rewarding and meaningful roles in a technological society.

The Technology Program prepares students for careers in construction management, electronics, industrial design, industrial management, and industrial education. Technology students learn to draw upon the principles of management, physical sciences, technology of industry, liberal arts and basic engineering for the solution of problems involving industrial products, services, materials and processes, and the supervision and management of personnel.

The program offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology with majors in the following areas:

Construction Management

Design and Development

Electronics

Industrial Education

Industrial Management

Technology Scholarships

Stephen Randel Scholarship: Awarded to an outstanding student participating in the Brazos Valley Regional Technology Student Competition held at Sam Houston State University each year during the month of April.

Dale Benke Scholarship: Awarded to an outstanding Sam Houston student majoring in the Technology Program. This award is based on student need, contribution to Sam Houston State University, the Technology Program, and participation in technology related student clubs/organizations.

The Greater Houston Builders Association/National Association of Home Builders: Awarded to an outstanding Construction Management major with a grade point average of 2.75 per semester and continue enrollment as a major in Construction Management with a minimum of 12 semester hours each semester.

CURRICULUM: MAJOR IN TECHNOLOGY

Certification in Teacher Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

No minor is required, but if an additional teaching field is desired, the student must meet the requirements of that teaching field. For the degree of Bachelor of Science and a teaching certificate with an integrated teaching field in technology, the student must complete a minimum of 48 semester hours in Industrial Technology and 18 semester hours in Professional Education. The courses listed above are required of all students who are majoring in Industrial Technology and seeking a teaching certificate. The student should refer to the Certification section of this catalog or obtain information in Room 213 of the Teacher Education Center.

Curriculum: Major in Technology

Certification in Trade and Industry

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

The Technology Program is approved to offer vocational trades and industry certification courses. These courses may be applied toward certification or a Bachelor of Science degree. Students may enroll in the State required courses as either inservice or preservice employees. Inservice students must complete the required seven courses within two years of employment.

The Technology Program provides a number of options for students preparing to enter industry upon graduation. The student may earn a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Construction, Design and Development, Electronics, or Industrial Management.

Curriculum: Major in Construction

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Curriculum: Major in Design and Development

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Curriculum: Major in Electronics

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Curriculum: Major in Industrial Management

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

TECHNOLOGY AS A MINOR

For non-technology students, the following minors are available and designed to enhance other majors across the University:

1. Computer Aided Design

IT 139, 161, 439, 467, 9 hrs from drafting

2. Construction

IT 163, 263, 368, 370, 468 and 6 hours from IT 372, 470, 472, 484

3. Electronics

IT 134, 232, 235, 373, 473, 6 hrs. Electronics

4. General Technology

IT 134, 139,163, 166 or 267, and 9 hrs IT courses

5. Interior Design

IT 139, 161, 263, 368, 372, 468, 470

6. Industrial Management

IT 330, 374, 472, 480, 484, and 6 hrs from IT 468, 373, 470, 472

7. Trades and Industry Certification

IE 430, 431, 463, 464, 479, 482, and 491

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

IT 134 ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY I. This course is designed to provide fundamental understanding of electronics in DC circuits. Emphasis is on knowledge and application of electrical safety, power generation, metering instruments and circuit analysis. Laboratory experiences include “hands-on” circuit construction and basic troubleshooting. Credit 3.

IT 139 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING. This course is intended to provide the student with an understanding of Computer-Aided Drafting principles. Students will utilize the software command structure of two popular CAD programs, namely AutoCAD and MicroStation, to complete a number of typical and practical drafting application exercises. Approximately one-half of the semester will be spent on each program. Credit 3.

IT 161 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS. This is a recognized standard course in beginning drawing for engineering and industrial education. Prerequisite: IT 139. Credit 3.

IT 163 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY I. Wood technology serves as an introduction to wood and wood products, the processing of wood and the related information necessary for wood construction. Instruction is given in the correct use of hand tools and machine tools. Materials, jointure, project design, project development and safety in wood construction are topics for study. Credit 3.

IT 166 MACHINING TECHNOLOGY I. This course serves as an introduction to the problems, techniques, and processes of modern machining technology. Instruction is given in the use of hand and machine tools, introduction to computer numerical control, product planning and development, metric measurement, safety, and opportunities for employment in the machining industry. Credit 3.

IT 171 DESCRIPTIVE GEOMETRY. This course emphasizes problems of space relations of points, lines, surfaces, intersections, and developed surfaces, and their application to the graphical solution of engineering problems. Prerequisites: IT 139,161. Credit 3.

IT 232 ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY II. This course is an in-depth study of the electronic principles associated with AC circuits. Topics of study include network theorems, circuit analysis methods, resonance, filters and frequency responses of reactive circuits. Prerequisite: IT 134 or consent of instructor. Credit 3.

IT 235 SOLID STATE ELECTRONICS. This course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and experience in the principles and applications of solid-state devices. Specific emphasis is placed on the construction, characteristics and applications of diodes, rectifiers, transistors, thyristors and integrated circuits. Laboratory experience is gained through circuit construction, testing and troubleshooting. Prerequisite: IT 232 or consent of instructor. Credit 3.

IT 263 HOME PLANNING. This course consists of the development of a set of plans and specifications for a small residence. Prerequisite: IT 139,161. Credit 3.

IT 267 ELEMENTS OF METAL TECHNOLOGY. This is an exploratory course in metals, providing experiences in product design and development and in the forming and fabrication of products in the areas of bench metalwork, sheet metals, machining, foundry, forging, gas and arc welding, and heat treatment. Credit 3.

IT 274 PROBLEMS IN INDUSTRIAL DESIGN. This course utilizes a number of problem solving techniques and procedures related to industrial design. Students are encouraged to use innovative techniques, in individual and group settings; to achieve workable solutions to selected design problems. Prerequisites: IT 139,161 or consent of instructor. Credit 3.

IT 330 CONTEMPORARY TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS, ISSUES AND PERSPECTIVES. This course provides a study of societal technologies and their effects on the daily lives of consumers. The course presents the pervasive nature of technology innovations and increases the awareness of the promises of uncertainty associated with the use of technology as a human enterprise. Credit 3.

IT 360-361 RELATED SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, AND TECHNOLOGY IN OCCUPATIONS. This is the written portion of an 18-hour segment of proficiency examinations. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair. Credit 6.

IT 362-363 MANIPULATIVE SKILLS IN OCCUPATIONS. This segment is for the manipulative portion of the proficiency examination. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair. Credit 6.

IT 364-365 KNOWLEDGE OF RELATED SUBJECTS IN OCCUPATIONAL ANDPERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS. This is the oral portion of the proficiency examination. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair. Credit 6.

IT 368 CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES. This course is a study of construction techniques involving light and heavy structures with appropriate laboratory experiences. Included in the course are basic building procedures for site planning, soil testing, foundations, flooring, interiors, exteriors and roofing. Modern techniques of masonry, wood, and steel construction are studied. Credit 3.

IT 370 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY II. This course consists of the designing, planning, construction, and finishing of a piece of cabinetwork or furniture. Prerequisite: IT 163 or consent of instructor. Credit 3.

IT 371 CIVIL DRAFTING. This course will consist of drafting techniques and requirements necessary for civil engineering offices. Topics include survey drafting, map drafting, topos, site plans, sub-division plats, profile drawings and other related topics. Prerequisites: IT 139, 161,171. Credit 3.

IT 372 CONSTRUCTION DRAFTING. This course will consist of techniques and requirements necessary to the commercial or heavy construction industry. Topics will include foundation design, commercial building design and other structural works. Emphasis will also be given to pre-manufactured metal constructed building design. Prerequisites: IT 139, 161, 263. Credit 3.

IT 373 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS. The principles and operation of electrical switching, timing and control devices are studied with emphasis on industrial solid state and digital controls. Topics of coverage include servomechanisms, tranducers, motor control systems and closed-loop industrial systems. Prerequisite: IT 232 or consent of instructor. Credit 3.

IT 374 TIME AND MOTION STUDY. A study of the principles of motion economy, work measurement and improvement of production methods as they apply to modern industry. Attention is given to human relations, work simplification, and selected charting procedures. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor. Credit 3.

IT 379 INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS DRAFTING. This course includes the illustration and preparation of drawings and the related symbolism used in electrical and fluid fields. Related and required piping and fitting fundamentals are also covered. Prerequisites: IT 139, 161. Credit 3.

IT 439 COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING PRODUCTIVITY. This course is a continuation of IT 139. Using advanced problem-solving exercises; students will customize screen menus, utilize new AutoCAD commands, and develop better file management skills. Advance methods and procedures to increase CAD productivity will be emphasized. Additional CAD software will be utilized as it becomes available. Prerequisite:IT 139,161 or consent of instructor. Credit 3.

IT 467 MECHANICAL MODELING. This course consists of the principles and techniques involved in designing and drawing machine parts and other items normally required in an industrial setting. Topics include sectioning, dimensioning, view rotation, symbols, legends, developments, and blueprint details. Prerequisites: IT 139,161 and IT 171. Credit 3.

IT 468 COST ESTIMATING OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. This course is devoted to the study of qualities, types, and sizes of materials such as lumber and other wood products, masonry, paint, hardware, ceramic and metal products. In addition cost estimates for materials and labor is studied by figuring the cost estimate of a small residence. Extensive use is made of actual samples and other visual aids. Prerequisite: 12 hrs. IT courses or consent of instructor. Credit 3.

IT 470 CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND DOCUMENTS. This course is designed to give a clear insight into the particular problems of construction and proper construction procedures. The site selection, availability of services, grading, subsurface explorations to determine foundation needs, construction organization, and other activities of construction are presented in logical units. Prerequisites: 12 hours of Industrial Technology or consent of instructor. Credit 3.

IT 472 INDUSTRIAL SAFETY. This course is a study of the problems involved in developing an integrated safety program for an industrial or commercial establishment. It involves safety education, safe worker practices, recognition and elimination of health hazards, machinery guards, in-plant traffic, material handling and emergency treatment for industrial accidents. Credit 3.

IT 473 DIGITAL ELECTRONICS. This course is a study of the principles and applications of digital logic circuits including logic gates, counters, shift registers, and combinational logic circuits. Laboratory experiences consist of experimental problems. Prerequisite: IT 235 or consent of instructor. Credit 3.

IT 477 COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL PROGRAMMING AND APPLICATION. This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth study of numerical control programming practices as used in industry. Areas of study will include the development of numerical control, programming methods, tooling for numerical control and a study of CNC in manufacturing and production. Prerequisite: IT 166 or consent of instructor. Credit 3.

IT 480 MATERIAL HANDLING AND PLANT LAYOUT. This course is the study of the basic requirements needed to develop the most efficient layouts of equipment and of operating and service facilities whether in manufacturing plants, warehouses, or other industrial or business applications. Special emphasis is on the necessary coordination between plant layout, materials handling, work simplification and production planning, and operation control. Prerequisites: IT 282, 374 or consent of instructor. Credit 3.

IT 484 SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL PRACTICES. This course introduces students to the principles of management as pertaining to personnel. Responsibilities of management, industrial economics, supervisory information, training, group dynamics, work simplification, labor and human relations, working conditions, morale, motivation, and mental health are covered. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Credit 3.

IT 488 TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATION. A study and application of the tools, skills, standards and opportunities associated with the field of technical illustration. Prerequisites: IT 139, 161 plus 6 hrs. drafting. Credit 3.

IT 490 DIRECTED STUDIES. Designed to provide students with the opportunity to gain specialized experience in one or more of the following areas: internship, laboratory procedures, individualized study, innovative curricula, workshops, specialized training schools, and seminars. Internship is required of all teacher education majors. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. May be repeated or taken concurrently to a maximum of 9 hours. Variable credit.